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# Puerto Ayacucho

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* [FAQ](#faq)

The capital of Venezuela's Amazonas State, located along the Orinoco River near the Colombian border and serving as gateway to indigenous territories and pristine wilderness.

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## Frequently asked questions

Which state is Puerto Ayacucho the capital of?

Puerto Ayacucho is the capital of Amazonas state in Venezuela.

Where is Puerto Ayacucho?

It is in Venezuela, on the banks of the Orinoco River, in Amazonas state.

What can you visit in Puerto Ayacucho?

The city is known for its river rapids, ancestral petroglyphs, and as a gateway to the Venezuelan Amazon rainforest.